FAQ: business lending & business loans for business owners
Business Loans Frequently Ask Questions
About The Casuarina Small Business Loans
Let me know about the Casuarina Small Business Loans
Casuarina unsecured loans provides the range of $5,000 to $100,000. The terms range between 3 and 24 month and cash flow friendly repayments, which are either daily or weekly.
What makes how is the Unsecured Loan different from an ordinary company loan?
Apply to get your Small Business Loan in under 10 minutes by phone. You will receive an answer within the same day and have the funds on your account within 24 hours. Traditional company loans are based on an interest rate per annum plus other fees and charges. The company loan is a cash-based loan so you will be aware of the total amount payable including any fees, charges or charges. This is then broken down into either weekly or daily amount to be paid back.
What can be the Small Business Loan be used for?
It is a Small Business Loan can be used for nearly any business need, such as control of cash flow business remodeling, marketing, to purchase inventory or new equipment, or as general working capital and so much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
About larger Casuarina Business Loans
What is the Larger Casuarina Business Loan?
The Larger Business Loan is a larger size of loan that can be used to fund company expansion opportunities. The loan ranges from $100,000 to $500,000 with a term fixed for up to 36 months. Repayments are weekly or fortnightly to work with the flow of cash.
How’s the Origination Fee calculated?
The Larger Business Loan has an Origination Fee which is determined at 2.5 percent of the loan amount.
Can I get the Larger Business Loan?
To be eligible for a credit in this amount, your company needs to be trading for at least 3 years with an annual turnover of at least $700,000. You must be a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident) who is over the age of 18 and have a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD) and be able to demonstrate at least 12 months of trading.
How can the funding be utilised?
A Larger Business Loan can be used for almost every business reason, such as company renovations, purchase of equipment or inventory as well as for general working capital, and much more. The loan cannot be used for personal reasons.
Is the Larger Business Loan one that requires security?
Asset security is needed to access funding over $150,000. It’s by taking a charge on assets and can include registering this with the PPSR or making a caveat.
A director’s or personal ensure is a promise to pay off a credit line that is generally in nature rather than stating the security of a specific asset. The person signing the ensure is personally liable in the event that the business the borrower fails to repay the debt.
The Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is a central, national online register run by the New Zealand Government. It records security interests that have been which are registered with respect to personal property (including objects or assets). The PPSR grants priority over personal property to be assigned according to the date the registration of a security interest.
The caveat can be described as a formal form of document to provide the public notice of a legal claim to a property.
What is a pre-approval that does not require Credit Check?
If you’re applying for an enterprise loan that is greater than $250K, we may offer an initial pre-approval in order to make the process. It is possible to make this decision without a credit check and within 6 hours of your initial application. This pre-approval is made based on an initial evaluation that involves you answering a few financial well-being checks. It’s neither an offer nor a guarantee of finance. Unconditional approval is subject to a full credit assessment and any offer you receive could be subject to different terms.
Application process
Can I be eligible for funding?
You can apply for an company loan if you
- are a New Zealand Citizen (or Permanent Resident)
- are over 18 years, own a New Zealand business (with a valid NZBN/IRD)
- can demonstrate at least 6 months worth of trade (for a unsecured loan $5K – $100K) or three years of trading (for the Larger Business Loan $100K - $500K)
How do I apply?
The application process is quick and easy. Just complete the online application within a few minutes and an experienced business loan specialist will call you to help you.
To apply for up $100,000 you’ll need identification details (valid Driver’s Licence) along with a valid NZBN/IRD as well as at least six months of bank statements.
In addition, for larger loan sizes, you’ll require:
$100K-$250K: Application requirements, including credit approval, 6-12 months of bank statements, IRD statement (if you have a loan of more than $150K).
$250K-$500K: Details of the application, including credit consent twelve months bank statement, an IRD statement as well as the two most recent years’ financial statements, and interim current financial year financials, Aged Payables and Aged Receivables summaries.
How fast will I get an answer?
For an unsecured loan ($5K and up) we can often offer an answer within an hour, provided you submit your request during quality business timings and let us utilise the advanced bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank’s information online. If you decide to upload copies of your bank statements , we are able to provide the decision within just 1 business day.
For Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) we may be likely to provide you with pre-approval conditional to your application within 6 hours. Once you’ve signed the pre-approval document, you will need to wait approximately 2-3 days to receive final approval, however this may be quicker depending on the specifics of each application. Some deals have been approved in 24 hours.
The fastest way is to make sure you apply during normal company hours. You can also permit us to use the advance bank verification to instantly verify your bank account information online. If you decide to upload duplicates of your banking statement, it takes a bit longer.
How soon will I receive the cash?
For the Small Business Loan ($5K up to $100,000) We can usually provide a response in one hour if you make your application within standard business times and permit us to use the bank verification system link to instantly verify your bank information online. If you want to upload copies of your bank statement, we’ll provide the decision in as little as the span of one business day.
If you are applying for Larger Business Loans ($100K or more) We may be in a position to provide you with conditional pre-approval in around 6 hours. Once you have signed the pre-approval, turnaround times are about 2-3 days for final approval. However, it could be faster based upon the circumstances for each application. Certain transactions have received approval in less than 24 hours.
The quickest method would be to make sure you apply during standard business hours. Also, let us use the sophisticated bank verification link to instantly confirm your bank details online. If you decide to send us copies of your bank statements, it may take a bit longer.
How much can I borrow?
We offer loan amounts between $5,000 to $500,000. If you apply for a certain amount we consider a variety of variables in order to assess the well-being that is your company and the amount of payments your business can support. The amount you receive from your loan will depend on the particular circumstances of your business.
When you apply for a specific amount we take into consideration a variety of elements to determine how much we can lend you such as health of the company and the extent of the repayments your business is able to afford. The total amount of your loan will be determined by the specific circumstances that are unique to your business.
Fees & repayments
How much should you charge for the cost of a business loan?
When you request business loans with us company financing, we’ll assess the risk assessment that you have for your business and offer you with a customised proposal that includes loan amount, term and interest rates. It is a company loan is an upfront cost loan therefore you will be aware of the total amount you will have to pay, including charges, interest rates or fees.
What is the basis for the rate I’m charged?
Business loan interest rates vary due to factors like the amount of money that is borrowed, what business assets the funds are used to purchase and the sector the business operates in, how long the company is in operation, how long the business has enough cash flow to fund the loan, and the general health or financial standing of the business.
What are the charges?
There aren’t any hidden charges with our business loans, and you’ll know precisely how much you need to pay, and when, right from day one. There’s not any compounding interest and no additional fees (as as long as you pay your payments in time).
We don’t charge an application fee. You can request a credit loan without any upfront costs or obligation to proceed.
The Origination Fee covers the costs associated in establishing and managing the loan. It is only charged for this fee if you decide to take the loan. Our Origination Fee is 2.5 percentage of the amount of the loan.
Can I repay the loan in advance?
You can repay all of your loan in full at any time.
If you choose to pursue this option, please speak to our friendly company lending specialists. The specialists will offer you with details for repayment and an early payout figure. This will be calculated as the total of the principal remaining and accrued interest to the time of early payment, plus 1.5 percent of the remaining principal plus any outstanding fees.
What is the process for repayments?
To ensure you do not miss payments and to work your cash flow cycle we provide payments that are either weekly or daily. These are automatically withdrawn from the nominated company account.
Security & privacy
Will my information be secure?
Security of your data, and knowing the ways we gather data, process, exchange and safeguard your data, is of huge importance and is a crucial aspect of our relationship with you.
Is it safe to link my bank account to the platform?
Yes. We employ industry-recognised encryption protocols to safeguard your sensitive, personal financial information and our funders are ISO 27001 certified for our dedication to customer security and security. We make use of an advanced bank verification system that allows you to instantly verify your bank account information online, allowing us to offer a fast response.
About business loans
What is asset-based borrowing (a secured loan)?
Asset-based borrowing is when a business owner borrows from an asset that they own to secure the loan. The asset can be either an asset belonging to the personal, like the family home, or an company asset such as a vehicle or piece of equipment.
The vast majority of the lenders not just the largest banks, are inclined to make loans secured by assets. If you have trouble paying back the loan, the asset could be sold by the lender. In essence, it is means of securing additional financing making use of the value of what you already own.
Should I require security to secure a company loan?
For loans of up to $150K, no asset security is required upfront to access the money, however we require a personal guarantee. require a personal guarantee. In the event that you fulfill your loan commitments (as stated in your loan contract document) and you are able to meet your obligations, asset security is not needed. For loans over $150K generally there is an individual guarantee and security in the form of the charge of assets.